Pep Guardiola, the outgoing Manchester City boss, issued a stern warning to his squad, urging them to avoid copying the behavior of Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes. This caution came after City’s emphatic 3-0 derby victory over their rivals in September, according to The Athletic.
Rather than celebrating his team’s performance, Guardiola used the match as a teaching moment. He prepared video clips specifically highlighting Fernandes’ reaction during Phil Foden’s opening goal. The United captain was seen angrily confronting his own teammates, blaming them for the defensive lapse as City celebrated.
While Guardiola acknowledged Fernandes’ talent, he made it clear that such negativity towards teammates would never be tolerated at the Etihad. The 55-year-old emphasized that displaying a poor attitude, regardless of individual brilliance, has no place in his dressing room culture.
Guardiola’s departure at the end of the season came after a campaign where Fernandes set a new assists record in the Premier League. However, the City manager remained steadfast in his principles, prioritizing team unity over individual accolades.